Install the System Management Module (SMM)

Use this information to install the SMM into the shuttle.

Before you install the SMM into the shuttle:
  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.

  2. If you want to migrate current enclosure settings and the enclosure Power Distribution Module (PDM) Vital Product Data (VPD) onto the new SMM, make sure to do the following:

    1. Perform backup of SMM settings, enclosure VPD and PDM VPD (see Backup and Restore).

    2. See System Management Module (SMM) to discern the type of SMM that you have, and back up stored data accordingly.

Note: If you are installing a dual Ethernet port SMM, make sure to install the microSD card into the dual Ethernet port SMM before installing the SMM into the shuttle.

Complete the following steps to install the SMM into the shuttle.

Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
Figure 1. SMM installation
SMM installation

  1. Push the SMM into the empty bay until the latch clicks into place.
  2. If you are replacing a single Ethernet port SMM with a dual Ethernet port SMM, cover the sticker in front of the SMM with the one that comes in the option kit.
  3. Connect the required cables.
After you install the SMM into the shuttle, complete the following steps based on the type of SMM that you have:
Parent topic: System Management Module (SMM) and related component replacement